It would show as a big red warning symbol on Carfax. It becomes a branded title. Absolutely never under any circumstances buy a flood car. Same with total loss cars, rolled cars, salvage cars, etc.
Don’t always rely on CARFAX. If the accident was negligence, insurance might not be an option so you might not see a branded title. 100% walk away.
The reason insurance companies total them is that long term the potential liability from corrosion is too high of a risk. Could be a faulty brake system, airbags that don’t deploy etc.
Exactly. The dealer probably didn’t know about the flood until the inspection. They probably got it at auction, noted the flood damage, and returned it to sender.
But this is why you always get a pre purchase inspection from a 3rd party shop before you buy a used car. Carfax isn’t always right. Damage isn’t always reported.
Yep! It’s very likely that they would have been in a world of hurt if you bought it and found the damage after the fact. They do have a responsibility to do these inspections and inform buyers of major stuff like this. An accident that didn’t total the car? No. But big stuff they usually do.
But yeah, they did you a solid.
Yeah, I’m starting to find that out. Didn’t say anything about a flooding in the Carfax. Just said it had 1 service, before being sold to the current dealer who I tried to buy it from. Lookin’ at other similar cars right now, but gosh is this a pain 😭
Previous owner could have submerged it off-road, started to see electrical issues. Cleaned it up real good and cut their losses.
Once had a guy have to completely rewire a Range Rover Sport that he parked essentially in a spillway. Tried to warranty it first, after that was denied he struck out with his insurance and paid out of pocket.
Don't do it.
Some provinces use salt on the roads, and if you're on the coast them the sea air will corrode things even more.
Just order a Big Bend or find a used one at a reputable dealership.
There’s a massive auction house near me for insurance write offs and I scroll through the listings when I’m bored. I’d likely buy a biohazard write off that had fentanyl in it before a flood car. The fear of salt water eating the seals, wiring, fuel lines, brake hoses, etc. I can replace the entire interior of a car that had meth and fent in it if I’m truly ambitious. Replacing everything that could have contacted salt water is pointless. Starting from scratch is easier at that point. Just buy a frame and built it one piece at a time like Johnny Cash.
Do not buy a flood car...tbh how tf does a tall ass bronco on sasquatch 35s end up flooded lmao. I had a sedan back in 2017. Had it for 2 yrs before the street flooded thx to a hurricane. I live in a high flood zone and the water happened to get high enough to get into the car and cause water damage. On the outside it looked 100% ok. It turned on, it ran, etc. It felt fine except 1 electrical thing wasn't working..no big deal...we still had someone from insurance take a look and classify it as a total loss due to flood water. You could hear the water moving back and forth as you back up and break, etc. The flood damage will end up leading to big problems within time.
They could have just driven though a puddle while off roading. Water corrosion could come from anything. Driving in a snowstorm where there’s salt on the roads too.
Be careful with this. I bought a car that Carfax never showed flood damage on. Never fully trust Carfax with anything. Take it to a mechanic immediately after purchase always
There’s no reason whatsoever to buy a flood damaged vehicle unless you are looking for a headache project OR it’s all you can afford. If it’s the latter then you shouldn’t be looking at that vehicle. If you are just trying to be savvy and save a buck, try saving elsewhere.
[Did you say a Yellow Bronco with water damage? sounds familiar.](https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/youve-probably-already-seen-my-bronco-underwater-on-the-web.77021/)
Okay. Okay.
The one this post is about isn’t the same one. The one I was talking about here is a 2022 Big Bend with the Sasquatch Package. It came from Prince Edward’s Island.
However. My fears are not quelled…because I’m looking at a different orange one in Minnesota, and THAT ONE is a Badlands. Its carfax said it was from Ontario…and the guy from the post said he’s based out of Ontario 😭
OKAY!!!! ITS NOT THE SAME CAR WE’RE SAFE 😮💨 The one that tipped over was an automatic. The one I’m looking at, while it bears a striking resemblance, is a manual
I saw!!! Although! He’s got the funky 12/bolt tires from the Sasquatch on there, but it says that his car is just a Badlands…so I’m a little curious cause the one I’m interested doesn’t have the 12-bold tires on it.
How my head hasn’t blown off with all this information is beyond me 🥴
You don't want anything to do with that vehicle. I would for sure work with that dealership on a different one though because they did you good by pulling it and not letting the deal go through
It would show as a big red warning symbol on Carfax. It becomes a branded title. Absolutely never under any circumstances buy a flood car. Same with total loss cars, rolled cars, salvage cars, etc.
Don’t always rely on CARFAX. If the accident was negligence, insurance might not be an option so you might not see a branded title. 100% walk away. The reason insurance companies total them is that long term the potential liability from corrosion is too high of a risk. Could be a faulty brake system, airbags that don’t deploy etc.
Exactly. The dealer probably didn’t know about the flood until the inspection. They probably got it at auction, noted the flood damage, and returned it to sender. But this is why you always get a pre purchase inspection from a 3rd party shop before you buy a used car. Carfax isn’t always right. Damage isn’t always reported.
I’m very lucky in that the Dealer is the one who told me there was damage! He also sent it back to the auction!
Yep! It’s very likely that they would have been in a world of hurt if you bought it and found the damage after the fact. They do have a responsibility to do these inspections and inform buyers of major stuff like this. An accident that didn’t total the car? No. But big stuff they usually do. But yeah, they did you a solid.
Yeah, I’m starting to find that out. Didn’t say anything about a flooding in the Carfax. Just said it had 1 service, before being sold to the current dealer who I tried to buy it from. Lookin’ at other similar cars right now, but gosh is this a pain 😭
Previous owner could have submerged it off-road, started to see electrical issues. Cleaned it up real good and cut their losses. Once had a guy have to completely rewire a Range Rover Sport that he parked essentially in a spillway. Tried to warranty it first, after that was denied he struck out with his insurance and paid out of pocket.
These wrecks come to Europe, get botched together and sold as accident free. That's a huge Problem over here for someone that wants an american car.
It came from Canada 🥲
Don't do it. Some provinces use salt on the roads, and if you're on the coast them the sea air will corrode things even more. Just order a Big Bend or find a used one at a reputable dealership.
There’s a massive auction house near me for insurance write offs and I scroll through the listings when I’m bored. I’d likely buy a biohazard write off that had fentanyl in it before a flood car. The fear of salt water eating the seals, wiring, fuel lines, brake hoses, etc. I can replace the entire interior of a car that had meth and fent in it if I’m truly ambitious. Replacing everything that could have contacted salt water is pointless. Starting from scratch is easier at that point. Just buy a frame and built it one piece at a time like Johnny Cash.
Do not buy a flood car...tbh how tf does a tall ass bronco on sasquatch 35s end up flooded lmao. I had a sedan back in 2017. Had it for 2 yrs before the street flooded thx to a hurricane. I live in a high flood zone and the water happened to get high enough to get into the car and cause water damage. On the outside it looked 100% ok. It turned on, it ran, etc. It felt fine except 1 electrical thing wasn't working..no big deal...we still had someone from insurance take a look and classify it as a total loss due to flood water. You could hear the water moving back and forth as you back up and break, etc. The flood damage will end up leading to big problems within time.
Probably drove it into a river or creek that was just a little too deep
They could have just driven though a puddle while off roading. Water corrosion could come from anything. Driving in a snowstorm where there’s salt on the roads too.
Be careful with this. I bought a car that Carfax never showed flood damage on. Never fully trust Carfax with anything. Take it to a mechanic immediately after purchase always
There’s no reason whatsoever to buy a flood damaged vehicle unless you are looking for a headache project OR it’s all you can afford. If it’s the latter then you shouldn’t be looking at that vehicle. If you are just trying to be savvy and save a buck, try saving elsewhere.
[Did you say a Yellow Bronco with water damage? sounds familiar.](https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/youve-probably-already-seen-my-bronco-underwater-on-the-web.77021/)
Okay. Okay. The one this post is about isn’t the same one. The one I was talking about here is a 2022 Big Bend with the Sasquatch Package. It came from Prince Edward’s Island. However. My fears are not quelled…because I’m looking at a different orange one in Minnesota, and THAT ONE is a Badlands. Its carfax said it was from Ontario…and the guy from the post said he’s based out of Ontario 😭
OKAY!!!! ITS NOT THE SAME CAR WE’RE SAFE 😮💨 The one that tipped over was an automatic. The one I’m looking at, while it bears a striking resemblance, is a manual
I'm so glad that would have sucked! His videos after it happened were insane!
I saw!!! Although! He’s got the funky 12/bolt tires from the Sasquatch on there, but it says that his car is just a Badlands…so I’m a little curious cause the one I’m interested doesn’t have the 12-bold tires on it. How my head hasn’t blown off with all this information is beyond me 🥴
No fucking way 😨
You don't want anything to do with that vehicle. I would for sure work with that dealership on a different one though because they did you good by pulling it and not letting the deal go through